Overwatch
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Revision as of 06:12, 17 April 2022 by 213.232.87.211 (talk)
macOS Compatibility
| Compatibility layer | Rating | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| CrossOver | Unplayable.[1] It can be installed using Battle.net howeever it gives the error: "Game Initialization Failed: I" [2] | |
| Wine | ||
| Virtualization | ||
| Parallels | Playable in non-competitive matches under Parallels 17 and Windows 11 ARM.[3] Training mode is under Parallels 16.5 and Windows Insider Build 21364, but major lag and stuttering in full matches even on lowest settings.[4] Was initially unplayable at M1 launch.[5]Playable.[6] |
Gameplay videos
References
- ↑ Apple Silicon Games - last accessed on 2021-04-15
- ↑ https://www.codeweavers.com/support/forums/general/?ft=25%3Bt%3D26%3Bmsg%3D160333;t=27;forumcurPos=0;forumthreadcurPos=0;msg=247968
- ↑ Verified by [[User:{{{user}}}]] on 17 Apr 2022
- Device: MacBook Pro 16" M1 Max (10-core CPU, 32-core GPU, 32GB Unified Memory)
- OS: Windows 11 (latest Insider ISO)
- Method: Parallels 17.1.2 (51548)
- Settings: 1280x720, low graphics settings, reduced buffering on, render scale 100%
- Framerate: 40-70 FPS
- Comment: Parallels VM configured for Games only, 6 CPUs, 16 GB RAM, Scaled graphics
- ↑ Verified by User:Andytizer on 2021-04-29
- Device: MacBook Air M1 2020
- OS: macOS 11.3
- Method: Windows 10 ARM Pro Insider Preview Build 21364 on Parallels 16.5
- Settings: Used lowest settings, disabled shadows, low spec config
- Framerate: 60 FPS
- ↑ Apple Silicon Games - last accessed on 2021-04-15
- ↑ Verified by User:gp on 7 Sep 2021
- Device: Mac M1 16 GB RAM
- OS: Windows 11 (latest Insider ISO)
- Method: Parallels 17
- Framerate: 10~30 FPS
- Comment: Would work a lot better using Parallels "lite", debloating it the way Andytizer suggests in his video.